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2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 K Celebration Walk (not timed) | Other | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk (timed) | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Youth (15 and under) 1k Celebration Walk (not timed) | Kids | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $20 | – |
| Youth (15 & Under) 5K run/walk (timed) | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $20 | – |
| Virtual SupporterVirtual | – | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 K Celebration Walk (not timed) and 5K Run/Walk (timed): $45 until Oct 3.
- Youth (15 and under) 1k Celebration Walk (not timed) and Youth (15 & Under) 5K run/walk (timed): $20 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Bakersfield runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 24 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:10 and men in 33:26.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the 1 K Celebration Walk (not timed) starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
The Park at Riverwalk, Bakersfield, CA 93311
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results414
finishers
54:20
median (17:29 /mi)
19:20
winning time
68% / 32%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for 2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 31:31 or better, the top quarter in 38:24, and half the field in 54:20; the last tenth came in after 1:13:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 36:51 | 25:24 |
| 20-29 | 31:54 | 25:49 |
| 30-39 | 31:48 | 26:38 |
| 40-49 | 27:44 | 28:27 |
| 50-59 | 34:55 | 31:31 |
| 60-69 | 31:41 | n/a |
| 70+ | 1:10:17 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 38:24, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 25 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 92°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 1% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 101°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- The Park at Riverwalk, Bakersfield, CA 93311Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 290 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021), 2020 (Oct 3, 2020)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 414 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk (timed); the median finish was 54:20 and the winner ran 19:20.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 38:24, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 25 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- The Park at Riverwalk, Bakersfield, CA 93311.
From the organizers
Lace'n It Up 2026
Join Links for Life to kick off PINKtober!
Join Links for Life to kick off Paint the Town Pink! and Breast Cancer Awareness Month at our Lace'n It Up 5K Run/walk & 1k Celebration Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Park at River Walk. This year's event is set to be our biggest yet - featuring special survivor recognition, local vendors, food & drink, music, raffle prizes, and more!